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Samoan scholar-athlete Shandy balances volleyball and academics

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By Maryana Amituanai 23 December 2025, 9:00AM

Balancing elite athletics with academic excellence is never easy, but for a Samoan volleyball standout, Shandy Faalii, it has become a defining part of her journey, one shaped by faith, family and an unwavering support system.

By Maryana Amituanai 23 December 2025, 9:00AM

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